The Town of Ayer, Massachusetts was awarded a $992,680 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The goal of the SAFER program is to help local fire departments improve staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate fire and hazard protection for communities. This particular February 2022 award will support the Town of Ayer in delivering fire and emergency response services through February 2025 by funding critical staffing needs. The grant aims to enhance the town's fire department operations and its ability to safeguard residents from fire and related dangers.